Pesticides and Water Supply Protection

Find out if a pesticide can be applied in a primary drinking water recharge area

To protect water supply wells from pesticide contamination, the use of certain pesticides is restricted in primary recharge areas. The information on this page allows applicators to determine if restrictions apply and notify the Department about pesticide applications or apply for a Pesticide Management Plan.

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How do I Comply with Groundwater Protection Regulations? 
Is Pesticide on the Groundwater Protection List?  

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Are you in Compliance with Groundwater Protection Regulations? 
Submit a Pesticide Management Plan 
Notify Use of Pesticide on Groundwater Protection List 

What you need to know

Integrated Pest Management Programs 

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Additional Resources

Groundwater Protection FAQs (PDF 20.26 KB)
Cranberry Notification Form (PDF 17.09 KB)
Acetochlor Permit (PDF 74.36 KB)
333 CMR 12: Protection of groundwater sources of public drinking water supplies from non-point source pesticide contamination (PDF 72.53 KB)
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